Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103270 total results. Showing results 38041 to 38060 «189919001901190219031904190519061907Next ›Last » Police widow: Why were officers driving vehicles with a ‘history of startling failures’? A “truly brilliant” police officer killed in a catastrophic road accident would still be here today if officers were not driving BMW vehicles with a history of hundreds of “startling failures”, his widow has claimed. Police Professional 20/12/2022 News New executive leadership programme to replace Strategic Command Course The College of Policing is making changes to how officers and staff progress to senior ranks in the police service amid concerns it is missing out on individuals who would “make excellent chief officers”. Police Professional 20/12/2022 News Wiltshire Police performance has ‘deteriorated’ Wiltshire Police's performance in investigating crime has "deteriorated", says a report by the police watchdog. BBC 20/12/2022 News Alleged Chinese police-stations indication of wider ‘bullying, intimidation’ tactics, experts say CANADA: As allegations of five Chinese police stations located in Canada, including one in Vancouver, B.C., raise concerns of political interference, experts say the role of Chinese intelligence is far more widespread. CBC News (Canada) 20/12/2022 News If joy and jollity are in short supply this Christmas, take heart in thankfulness and pride in a job well done With societies around the world facing continuing financial pressures, and a cost-of-living crisis biting hard in some communities, it may be a struggle to see this Christmas as the season to be jolly; but Policing Insight Editor Keith Potter believes that while joy may be in short supply, officers should be proud – and the public thankful – that the efforts of police throughout the year have enabled them to enjoy a safe and happy festive period. Policing Insight 20/12/2022 Feature, Opinion Vancouver city councillor defends wearing controversial thin blue line police patch CANADA: A Vancouver city councillor who recently retired as a police officer is defending his choice to wear a thin blue line patch. The city's new mayor, Ken Sim, is also supporting Coun. Brian Montague's use of the controversial symbol. CBC News (Canada) 20/12/2022 News Police move to make in-car and body worn cameras permanent CANADA: A pilot project that deployed body-worn cameras and in-car cameras to Waterloo regional police officers will now become a permanent fixture after being approved at a police services board meeting last week. [AUDIO] City News (Canada) 20/12/2022 News Gardai make €1.3 million drug bust during raid on apartment in Dublin city centre REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardai have seized over €1 million worth of illegal drugs following the search of an appartment and a vehicle in Dublin today. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 20/12/2022 News Garda knocked unconscious and dragged 15 metres after being hit by stolen car in Wexford REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A garda was knocked unconscious and suffered a broken shoulder blade after being dragged up to 15 metres by a stolen car overnight. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 20/12/2022 News Convictions remain rare when police are accused of sexual assault New research by Dr Kate Puddister, an associate professor at the University of Guelph, and Queen’s University doctoral candidate Danielle McNabb, suggest that not only is sexual violence by police officers in Canada more common than expected, but that allegations of sexual assault against officers are less likely to be fully investigated, or lead to charges or convictions, than other such assaults reported to police. Policing Insight 20/12/2022 Feature, Opinion Police Association questions Commissioner’s view on pursuit policy divide NEW ZEALAND: Police Association president Chris Cahill believes the majority of officers want more capacity to pursue fleeing drivers and questions the Police Commissioner’s description of feelings among frontline staff as “mixed”. However, Cahill is confident meaningful reform will follow Commissioner Andrew Coster’s promise last month to review police’s pursuit policy in the wake of the nearly 10,000 people in vehicles fleeing police in the past year, more than double the number recorded prior to the last policy change nearly two years ago. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 20/12/2022 News LGBTQ+ activists, community members raise concerns about Toronto’s new police chief CANADA: Members of Toronto's LGBTQ+ community are raising questions about the appointment of the city's new chief of police, Myron Demkiw, following his official swearing-in on Monday. Specifically, they want to know how an officer who participated in the infamous Pussy Palace raid has become the city's top cop. CBC News (Canada) 20/12/2022 News Kate Meynell: Technology threat is a challenge, says new police boss Police face a battle to deal with criminals using the latest technology to target victims, Nottinghamshire's new chief constable has said. Kate Meynell, who grew up in Arnold, was appointed to the role in September and started last week. She said despite the new problems presented by technological changes, community policing was still an important part of officers' work. The new boss also said delays in the courts were affecting victims. BBC 20/12/2022 News Cops stood down over bizarre social media post that featured one officer holding his gun to his own head AUSTRALIA: Two NSW police officers have been stood down after they shared a photo of themselves pointing their guns at each other for a photo on social media. The photo was shared to BeReal, a social media app that once a day prompts all users to spontaneously take and post a photo from the front and back cameras of their phone within a two minute window. NSW Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that an internal investigation was underway and both officers had been identified and placed on administrative duties. Mail Online 20/12/2022 News Police in Australia co-opted COVID-19 apps to fight crime AUSTRALIA: Biker boss Nick Martin’s murder at a speedway in Perth, Australia, left police a trove of evidence that led them to the culprit: a thrill-seeker turned gun-for-hire. But they wanted more. The coronavirus pandemic provided it in the form of an electronic dragnet: QR code check-in data from contact tracing apps of 2,439 fans who attended the December 2020 race. The Independent 20/12/2022 News Brixton Academy crush: Met Police misgender second person to die The Metropolitan Police misgendered a security guard who became the second person to die after a crowd crush at the O2 Brixton Academy music venue during a concert last week. The Times - Subscription at source 20/12/2022 News New deaths in custody report released AUSTRALIA: The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has released the latest statistical report from the National Deaths in Custody Program (NDICP). Deputy Director of the AIC, Dr Rick Brown said Deaths in custody in Australia 2021–22 provides timely statistics on deaths in custody for the previous financial year and trend data on deaths in custody since 1979–80. The annual report complements the AIC’s Deaths in custody in Australia quarterly dashboard which publishes quarterly updates on deaths in prison and police custody. Australian Institute of Criminology (Australia) 20/12/2022 News Australia-wide firearms register on national cabinet agenda more than 30 years after first being suggested AUSTRALIA: The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has requested a national cabinet briefing on the challenges of implementing a national firearms register after last week’s fatal shooting of two Queensland police officers and a neighbour in Wieambilla. The Queensland and New South Wales premiers this week backed a renewed push by the Queensland Police Union to implement a national gun register, first recommended in the wake of the Hoddle and Queen street massacres 35 years ago. Similar recommendations were made after the 1996 Port Arthur shootings and Lindt cafe siege in 2014 but the reform has been undermined by inconsistent and often incomplete or inaccurate data held by states and territories. The Guardian 20/12/2022 News Disguised Tasers still weapons, public reminded as man jailed Scots have been told that stun guns bought online and imported are classed as prohibited firearms after a man was jailed for five years for using a Taser in a children’s skatepark. Jamie Garrity, 35, of Prestonpans, East Lothian, was found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh yesterday of discharging the Taser disguised as a small torch in June 2020, the Crown Office said. The Times - Subscription at source 20/12/2022 News Police National Search Centre award for Brecon Mountain Rescue Team Team nominated by Dyfed Powys after rescue of two elderly women. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/12/2022 News «189919001901190219031904190519061907Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
